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Karitane Point surf break

Karitane Point surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Karitane Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karitane Point sea temperature is
12.3° C
 (Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karitane Point this week:

The surf forecast for Karitane Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karitane Point in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 21st Nov)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 21st Nov)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 28th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
1.2
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
NE
1.8
NE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)91010101010999999999568888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)362264275232190151113735453533940323476172344448131131
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
15
NW
10
SSW
20
SSE
5
S
5
NE
15
NE
5
WSW
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
SW
10
SSW
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		offcross-
off		glassononglassoncrosscross-
off		offcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:26AM
1.69
4:42PM
1.58
5:07AM
1.68
5:24PM
1.55
5:49AM
1.65
6:06PM
1.51
6:33AM
1.61
6:50PM
1.47
7:18AM
1.58
7:35PM
1.43
8:04AM
1.55
8:22PM
1.41
8:52AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.34
10:36AM
0.39
10:47PM
0.36
11:21AM
0.42
11:32PM
0.39
12:08PM
0.45
12:18AM
0.42
12:56PM
0.47
1:06AM
0.44
1:44PM
0.49
1:54AM
0.45
2:33PM
0.49
2:43AM
0.44
Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:47--5:46
Sunset8:52--8:53--8:55--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00--
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---23----11----------
Temp. °C192016121010111214131111101014141219191821
Feels °C (?)141714888810101010756910916151618
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Information about the Karitane Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karitane Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Karitane Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karitane Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karitane Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Karitane Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Karitane Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 29 km (18 miles) away.

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